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Their mood seemed to lighten up everyone else, who were tired from non-stop KCON coverage.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Despite the ongoing dispute, Parsons plans to not only stay at training camp, but also participate in team drills when his back tightness lightens up.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
That said, there are ways to lighten up the flavors to be more fitting for the season—and to ease up on the alcohol, too.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Get the recipe 09 of 10 Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
The tangy, briny pepperoncini peppers lighten up this slow cooker chicken for warm summer nights.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Despite the ongoing dispute, Parsons plans to not only stay at training camp, but also participate in team drills when his back tightness lightens up.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
That said, there are ways to lighten up the flavors to be more fitting for the season—and to ease up on the alcohol, too.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Get the recipe 09 of 10 Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
The tangy, briny pepperoncini peppers lighten up this slow cooker chicken for warm summer nights.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
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“Lighten up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighten%20up. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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